There’s no room
for amateurs in New York,
even in crossing streets.
George Segal
A most grand welcome to your exciting 2018, My Sweets–How thrilling to imagine the brave adventures and fun people you’ll meet simply crossing over to the other side of the street!
So proud to feature this Powerful Goddess who truly embodies the great courage behind the New York anthem, “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere!” Having left the comforts of home to move to this far away continent and be with the man she adored, she’s had to keep stepping forward after Prince Charming turned out to have too much baggage for anyone to bear. A finance whiz with fabulous charm, graceful curves, and a natural magnet for fun, her 2018 definitely looks better than bright.
What’s her secret, you ask? Style wise, it’s not terribly hidden since she wears it with elegant nonchalance in her portraits here. She attributes her divine posture to corsets and swears they always make her feel hugged, protected, and even strengthened in low moments. Her shopping advice: Be careful with cheap corsets sold on Amazon and on Corset Story. They aren’t comfortable, dig in the skin and don’t give a good curve. They can turn you away from using corsets at all. Better wait for discounts on Timeless Trends (see resource list below)!
Choosing The Best Corset
Style
Why suffer in the 21st century? Choose comfort first in corset style and see which works best for you:
- Over bust – can be worn as an elegant top (as seen on the Powerful Goddess here)
- Under bust – sits under the bra line, can be worn over clothing as a wide belt
- Long Line – for the longer torso length
- Short style – for the short torso
- Rubber or Latex compression cinchers – good for working out
There are so many beautiful choices in fabric and design to fit your mood from sweet ruffles and bows to taunting leather and buckles.
Sizing
To discover your best size, note the following measurements pulling the tape measure taut, but not tight:
- Your waist just above your belly button. Determine where your waist naturally bends to match the bend of the corset. Choose a corset size larger than your waist so you can breathe, eat as you wish and wear a shirt or dress underneath for styling options.
- Your upper hip if you like long corsets
- Your torso circumference under your bust line
- If you like the over the bust corset, measure your bust at the fullest part
The right corset length depends on your torso length, not your full body height. In the end, it’s a matter of personal comfort and choice.
Breaking in your Corset
- Lay the corset out flat and gently open the laces until fully extended
- Put your corset on by closing the front busk, starting in the middle and then working your way up and down the length of it
- Position the corset so it sits on your torso comfortably
- Now pull the laces until the corset is snug, not tight, and create your best shape
Your corset will slowly adapt to your body and you will be able to wear it as long as you choose. Just have fun with it!
For your convenience, these are the best corset shops online:
- Orchard Corset Offers a great selection of steel-boned corsets for both the beginner and the experienced waist trainer
- Timeless Trends Their corsets are made with high-quality steel busks, spiral steel stays, and boning with a lifetime guarantee. Check out their men’s collection.
- Hips and Curves Plus size corsets from Southern California
- Meschantes Corsetry Their website has an easy to shop photo layout
- Isabella Corsetry Special order and in-stock Victorian, Edwardian and bridal items in velvet, brocade, silk, and lace fabrics
- What Katie Did The worlds’ leading brand of Vintage Lingerie, 6 Strap Garter Belts, Corselettes and Girdles, Steel Boned Corsets and Fully Fashioned Stockings.
- Dark Garden The best in custom & off-the-rack corsets, dresses & wedding gowns
- Vollers Classically designed & handmade in the UK since 1899. The finest range of luxury corset tops, black corsets and fashion corsets online.
- Fairy Gothmother Another British company
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